Adding flavor to steamed veggies

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put them on a sheet pan and roast them in a hot oven.

 

[SEEING-TO-BELIEVE]

this is what i'm doing again recently.
but some veggies require blanching first..

 

[dragnlaw]

Which vegies need to be blanched first seeing? I didn't know that.

 

[Sir_Loin_of_Beef]

Tkake them out of the steamer, put in a bowl, and hit them with a shot of lemon juice. Fantastic flavour!

 

[Sweetbun]

Another interesting option is to add a bit of vegetable broth to the water while boiling; it will give the dish a rich flavor.

 

[SEEING-TO-BELIEVE]

Which vegies need to be blanched first seeing? I didn't know that.

i find that cabbage and brussel sprouts benefit from a minute of boiling..
it reduces gas.
and makes it tender..
but it is also important to drain them well after the boiling..

 

[dragnlaw]

I've never roasted cabbage but have roasted a lot of Brussel Sprouts. LOL so much that I have grown tired of roasting them and am back to steaming or just plain boiling them.

Edit:
If I am steaming my vegies, as Sweetbun, has suggested, I add beef/chicken/vegetable paste or a cube to the water. Save the water for a soup or gravy, etc.
But most importantly I slather butter all over the vegies to serve!

 

[SEEING-TO-BELIEVE]

But most importantly I slather butter all over the vegies to serve!

i prefer oil. it is very tasty, not dangerous for the health for many people and easy to use..
especially if you make veggies daily and you don't want to bother your self too much

 

[taxlady]

i prefer oil. it is very tasty, not dangerous for the health for many people and easy to use..
especially if you make veggies daily and you don't want to bother your self too much

Oil isn't necessarily any more healthy than butter. It depends on the type of oil. Butter is actually quite a healthy fat.

 

[dragnlaw]

LOL - the Great Debate - Olive Oil vs Butter

 

[SEEING-TO-BELIEVE]

i think that my nutritionist will not like the idea of using butter in replacement for canola oil..

 

[taxlady]

i think that my nutritionist will not like the idea of using butter in replacement for canola oil..

You should ask and also ask why. I would certainly choose butter rather than canola oil, even when just looking at the health aspects. I can imagine using EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil) as a healthy choice.

 

[SEEING-TO-BELIEVE]

i will ask
maybe she told me and i forgot..

 

[dragnlaw]

I agree with taxy, Olive Oil is just as tastier and just as healthy as butter.
Not saying Canola isn't healthy - it just doesn't have the taste.

The health points are different as well, perhaps your nutritionist has a reason that applies to you for her choices. Always best to ask.

 

[Steve Kroll]

For root veggies, brussells sprouts, carrots, asparagus, and cauliflower I like to toss them with some olive oil, S&P, and whatever herbs I have on hand. Then I oven roast at 425-450° for 20-30 minutes, or until tender.

Other veggies, such as zucchini, broccoli, peppers I sear them in a hot frying pan. If they are still underdone I'll add a couple tablespoons of water to the pan, cover with a lid, and steam them the rest of the way.

I prefer not to boil any veggie. It just cooks the flavor out of them and they end up mushy.

 

[Mia at Just Food & Life]

lately i've been steaming a lot of broccoli and cauliflower.
after steaming i put them in 1.5 cup of boiling water in a pot with 2.5 tablespoons of msg and 1/2 tablespoon for table salt with some oil and boil.
i then and the vegetables and cook for a minute and a half in this liquid.
it gives it a wonderful taste..

but maybe is there a further way to enhance the flavor of the vegetables after boiling them in the liquid?

let me know.

i want it healthy tho.....

I steam vegetables from time to time as well and like to pair them with heavily seasoned proteins, such as buffalo chicken wings. Alternatively, I simply sprinkle some salt and pepper on the veggies or dip them in chili oil to enhance the flavor—though, of course, that's not as healthy as eating them plain.